Morrison, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morrison, Gasconade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morrison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Gasconade forecast zone and Gasconade County — the most common reported hazard around Morrison, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2024 | May 6, 2003 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2023 | Sep 18, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | May 2017 | Dec 27, 2015 · $160,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $137,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2002 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Gasconade forecast zone and Gasconade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Morrison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 51 miles east. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Morrison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 51 mi east | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 138 mi southwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 142 mi west | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Morrison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morrison, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 1, 1983, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 281 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 22, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Morrison's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Morrison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morrison, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 51 miles east. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morrison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morrison the lowest scan from KLSX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Morrison free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Morrison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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